The impact of cycling infrastructure on consumers' perceptions of bicycle transport

The aim of the article is to research the influence of developing the cycling infrastructure on the consumer's choice of bicycles as an alternative to eco transportation. The article talks about the problems and perspectives of developing a cycling infrastructure. An analysis of reasons was conducted in regards to the consumer's choice using bicycles as means of everyday transportation. Also, a positive experience in developing the cycling infrastructure in leading European countries was discussed. The article researched key requirements for developing the cycling infrastructure and identified basic criteria of its development, in particular in Kyiv city.